I read tonight the letter from Peter C. LeDelfe titled “Roundabouts.” I don’t question his observations from Nairobi, but do respectfully question his conclusions, at least broadly applied.
I have driven extensively throughout Europe and Japan where traffic circles are quite common. I’ve found them to be a safe and efficient way to route traffic, certainly much more efficient than stoplights or four-way stops.
Our own local traffic circle at Diamond and San Ildefonso moves traffic quite well, despite the occasional driver still flummoxed by the right-of-way rules.
I’ve noticed as drivers became more acquainted with our lonely traffic circle the traffic flow has improved. Perhaps it will improve in Nairobi as well?
Greg Buntain
Los Alamos